Held yesterday at the IFEMA Madrid Municipal Palace
AIE joins the celebration of the 12th Platino Awards, the most important ones in Ibero-American audiovisual
Alberto Iglesias has won the award for Best Original Music for the score of “La habitación de al lado”, directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Madrid, April 29 — Once again, AIE has supported the Platino Awards, which celebrate the best in Ibero-American audiovisual productions, emphasizing the vital role of music as one of the key elements in shaping a work’s narrative identity.
The gala, hosted by actors Aislinn Derbez and Asier Etxeandía, featured emotional musical moments, such as a live performance by Spanish artist Pablo Alborán of his song Clickbait, marking a contemporary and refreshing turn in his career. Also taking the stage was Prince Royce, who reimagined classic English-language hits like How Deep Is Your Love, Can’t Help Falling In Love, and Dancing In The Moonlight, further cementing his title as the king of bachata.
These performances were joined by stunning numbers including an opening act by the Spanish Ballet of Madrid and a live rendition of Castillos en el aire by Asier Etxeandía and the Gospel Factory choir, which accompanied award recipients as they ascended the stage throughout the ceremony.
Composer Alberto Iglesias took home the award for Best Original Score for La habitación de al lado, the latest film by Pedro Almodóvar.
Bridging Ibero-American Countries
One of the most rousing ovations of the night followed the presentation of the Honorary Platino Award to actress Eva Longoria, delivered by Enrique Cerezo, president of EGEDA and the Platino Awards.
Ainda Estou Aqui became the first Brazilian production to win Best Ibero-American Fiction Film and Best Director, also securing Best Actress for Fernanda Torres. Another standout of the evening was the series Cien años de soledad, which won Best Miniseries or TV Series, Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Series, and Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Series.
The strong cultural ties across Ibero-America were symbolized in the official handover of hosting duties: starting in 2024 through 2027, Madrid and Xcaret (Riviera Maya) will alternate as Platino venues. This unprecedented agreement highlights the unity in diversity among the 23 participating countries. On stage, this was underscored by Quirino Ordaz (Mexico’s Ambassador to Spain), Isabel Díaz Ayuso (President of the Community of Madrid), and Marcos Constandse (Vice President of Finance and Administration at Grupo Xcaret), all of whom emphasized the awards’ role in strengthening cultural bonds.
Once again, the Platino Awards underscored the excellence of Ibero-American cinema and television. With a steady rise in both output and quality, the Spanish- and Portuguese-language audiovisual industry continues to solidify its global relevance, bringing together increasingly diverse voices and perspectives.
*Based on the official Platino Awards press release: https://www.premiosplatino.com/NPP_Noticia.aspx?Id=2241